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Post by mikethechap on Jan 5, 2018 4:53:50 GMT -8
Thank you very much! I just wanted to make sure it wouldn't be a problem.
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Post by mikethechap on Dec 30, 2017 19:27:48 GMT -8
So, I love 3D printing. But, I’m also a pragmatist. Hail can be a bear around here and I’m housing the lightning detector outside, where hail is a distinct possibility several months a year. I was going to use pvc pipe and connectors between my weather station enclosure and the lightning detector enclosure. Can you imagine any problems with this?
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Post by mikethechap on Dec 30, 2017 19:17:53 GMT -8
Thank you so much! We got ours Friday. No problem. Things happen.
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Post by mikethechap on Dec 22, 2017 19:36:06 GMT -8
Hi,
I noticed the Thunder Board is now listed as being on sale on the site. I backed the Thunder Board on Kickstarter and but still never got mine. Any updates? I don’t want you to run out of the in stock ones before I get mine.
BTW, I just checked and did complete the survey.
Thanks,
Michael Davis
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Post by mikethechap on Dec 20, 2017 23:18:03 GMT -8
Twice within the past 48 hours, my GroveWeatherPi’s script has quit running. I first notice this via notification from WUnderground. Last night I was able to SSH into the RPi just fine after the WUnderground notification. I checked the OLED and it just stopped, though the RPi was still running. I rebooted the Weather Station to try to get it to go again, but there wasn’t any love from that. So, then I did a hard reset and was able to start it up again. It ran about 12 hours, then did the whole thing all over again, RPi still running and I’m still able to SSH in, and do a hard reboot, then start the script again. My questions are: - Will the log help me locate the problem? Where is the log located? What should I be looking for?
- Overall, are there any boards or other troubleshooting approaches I should look at first? The station’s been running faithfully about five months now.
Thanks for any help you can give!
Mike
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Post by mikethechap on Dec 2, 2017 21:52:19 GMT -8
And a very fetching case to hold it! I’m looking forward to getting mine all set up. As soon as I get my LightShowPi setup finished for the holidays!
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Post by mikethechap on Nov 26, 2017 15:23:00 GMT -8
I'm looking forward to the Sun Control / GroveWeatherPi redesign, as well. Getting an updated wiring plan will be a big help!
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Post by mikethechap on Nov 16, 2017 12:20:12 GMT -8
Just backed the project! Can't wait!
And, I'll be using it outside so directions on how to do that will be appreciated. Thanks!
PS... Next cool thing I would like to see in hardware is earthquake detection. Now, that'll be a fun thing. In software - and maybe it is already present - is a way to reliably access weather station data without the Apple apps. That is, to upload the all the station data to a lot interface say with json or some other protocol. The apps take way too much work and have way to steep a learning curve for me to be able to use them. That's my wish list, hardware and software.
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Post by mikethechap on Oct 31, 2017 5:07:51 GMT -8
Thanks for the advice! I haven't installed it yet, so I think I'll wait until yours becomes available. I'm on the middle of Halloween decorations anyway. Also, I'm putting some of my Weather Station components in a separate enclosure that will use your solar components. Trying to make a very nice station that will have the ability to adjust the solar cells for a winter and summer position. I've read that the ability to have two different positions improves their effectiveness. Anyway, plenty of stuff to keep me occupied for a while.
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Post by mikethechap on Oct 28, 2017 12:20:50 GMT -8
Thanks for the 10/07 update! Can't wait. I went ahead and bought a similar board (same chip anyway) from another supplier. But, I'd rather have something that fits in the Switchdoc "ecosystem" if possible. I hope it's available soon!
Thanks,
Mike Davis
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Post by mikethechap on Oct 3, 2017 23:44:50 GMT -8
Any update on the Lightning detector? I damaged mine so I bought an MOD1016 elsewhere with the intent of wiring it up without the Grove connectors. Grove would make it easier, though. Thanks! Mike D.
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Post by mikethechap on Aug 23, 2017 17:08:22 GMT -8
Awesome! Thanks. I'm using clear front enclosures, cause the grand-kids (not me of course, just them) think all the lights are cool. I'm working on an artistic installation (of such a thing is possible). Although, I'm no artist.
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Post by mikethechap on Aug 22, 2017 16:50:03 GMT -8
Hi, I bought the Solar WXLink with the SunAirPlus. Now, I have the SunControl board (pretty sure I'm keeping you all in business). A Wiring List is provided for the Pi, the Arduino and the Mega. But, I want to make sure I'm wiring correctly with the WXLink's Mini-Pro and any other parts in the WXLink set-up. Most specifically, the WXLink has a connection from the Mini-Pro LP / Grove I2C to the SunAirPlus / From Computer Header. Also, does the SunControl Grove USB control go anywhere on the WXLink boards? Essentially, just trying to figure how to migrate the Solar WXLINK design equipment to the SunControl board.
Thanks!
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Post by mikethechap on Aug 18, 2017 4:05:08 GMT -8
Thank you, again. I'll not use the RTC, as you suggested. And, I'll look forward to watching fir more details about the solar cell motors, etc. Mike D.
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Post by mikethechap on Aug 16, 2017 3:12:27 GMT -8
One further question. How does the RTC on the WXLink board get the initial time? If I read your setup sheet right, communication with the WXLINK is two-way capable, but at this time only programmed to work one-way. So, where does it get it's time?
Thanks for your answer and help.
Mike D. PS Looking at the recent post on the solar tracking experiments, does the new solar board have the capability to do solar tracking or do I need the new solar board + the SunAir Plus? In other words, how would I take advantage of solar tracking using the new solar board, if it's even possible?
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